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"If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else." ~Booker T. Washington

About Chris Heavens

Chris Heavens graduated from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia. After receiving his law degree, he joined a litigation firm where he litigated serious injury and death cases for insurance companies and corporations. Chris Heavens then formed Heavens Law Offices.

The mission of Chris Heavens and Heavens Law Offices is to help people and families through injury and death cases, making sure that their legal rights are protected and that they receive every benefit to which they are legally entitled. Chris Heavens has tried cases in State and Federal Courts in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Chris Heavens' reported cases include: Kapourales v. Summit Corp., 423 S.E.2d 641 (W.Va. 1992); Harrison v. Town of Eleanor, 447 S.E.2d 546 (W.Va. 1994); Frazier v. Pioneer Chevrolet-Cadillac, 452 S.E.2d 926 (W.Va. 1994); Yarnevic v. Brinks, Inc. 102 F.3d 753 (4th Cir. 1996); United States v. Charles, 107 F.3d 248 (4th Cir. 1997); West Virginia Fire and Casualty Co. v. David Mathews et al, 543 S.E. 2d 664 (W.Va. 2000) WV Case No. 27711 (2000); Hawkins v. Ford Motor Co., 211 W.Va 1187 566 S.E.2d 624 (2002) WV Case No. 30357 (2002); Drake v. Snider, et al 216 W.Va. 514 608 S.E.2d 191 (W.Va. 2004); State of W. Va. ex Rel Nancy Vedder v. Hon. Paul Zakaib Jr., et al. 217 W. Va. 528, 518 S.E.2d 537 (W. Va. 2005).

A Personal Message From Chris Heavens:

Dear Friend:

If you are viewing this web site because you have suffered an injury or loss of any kind, it is my hope that you are on the way to healing and that you are surrounded by people that love and care about you.

I know that some people may feel that if they contact a lawyer after an injury or personal loss, others will view them unfavorably. You should not feel this way. Intelligent fair-minded people understand that legal action is sometimes necessary. There are many people that were opposed to lawsuits until they or their family suffered an injury or personal loss because of the wrongdoing of a third party.

If you caused harm to someone else, you would want to take responsibility for that harm and to make things right. Most people feel this way. Sometimes, however, people and companies do not want to take responsibility for the harm they cause. In those instances, it is right to protect yourself and your family by taking legal action.

The Founding Fathers of our country believed in standing up for their rights. When you take action under our laws to protect your rights, you are exhibiting the American spirit of the Founding Fathers. Do not let anyone convince you that sitting back and doing nothing is honorable when a person or company has harmed you or your family.

Someone once said that if you love what you do for a living, you will never work a day in your life. That’s how I feel about being a lawyer. If you meet me, you will experience my enthusiasm and optimism. I will help you feel hopeful about the future.

If you want to talk to someone, please do not be shy or feel intimidated. I think you will be comfortable talking with me.

Best wishes.

Chris Heavens

Cases Handled

Chris Heavens and Heavens Law Offices handle Car and Truck Accidents, Motorcycle and ATV Accidents, Boat and Watercraft Accidents, Vehicle Tire and Rim Failure, Vehicle Airbag and Seatbelt Defects, Vehicle Rollover and Instability Cases, Paralysis and Spinal Cord Injuries, Brain Damage and Head Injuries, Burn and Disfigurement Injuries, Medical Malpractice Cases, Birth Injuries and Birth Defects, Negligent Medical Diagnosis, Dangerous or Wrongly Prescirbed Drugs, Pharmacy Negligence in Drug Distribution, Nursing Home Negligence and Injuries, Industrial and Workplace Accidents , Defective Products in Home or Workplace, OSHA and Regulartory Violations, Failure to Install Safety Devices, Insurance Company Misconduct, Bad Faith Insurance Claim Denials, Fire and Explosion Cases, Building and Structure Collapse, Property Damage Claims, Hunting and Gunshot Accidents, Skiing Collisions and Accidents, Recreational and Outdoor Activity Accidents, Drunk Driver and Tavern Liability, Dog Bites and Animal Attacks, Toxic and Chemical Exposure Injuries, Americans with Disabilities Act Violations, Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Harrassment, and Employment Law.

Chris Heavens and Heavens Law Offices are licensed in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Memberships include the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Kentucky Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.